MediaLine reports that Israel's High Court of Justice has ruled that the Interior Ministry must recognize homosexual weddings performed abroad though such ceremonies do not currently take place in Israel. Seven judges deliberated the petition with a majority decision being handed down. The ruling forces the ministry's hand, something that is likely to prove highly controversial in years to come.
Meryl Yourish notes: That would make Israel, let’s see, um, the one and only state in the Middle East where being gay is not only not illegal, but now gays have greater rights in Israel than they do in America. Say, Queers for Palestine, maybe you should start thinking you’re backing the wrong side in this war.
This is bad news for Israel.
Acceptance of sodomites always brings a backlash.
Posted by: Kristian | Nov 26, 2006 at 16:36